LEADING OTHERS

DR AKE UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

2019

Leadership Transformation & Accelerated Growth

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND LEADING OTHERS?This program is designed for mid-to-senior level executives

charged with creating organizational value, and mid-level

executives preparing for more senior roles. Participants will

develop both an actionable leadership development plan and a

comprehensive, function-specific, business plan, leveraging tools

and techniques designed to capitalize on key strengths.

Dubai, UAELondon, UK LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION

& ACCELERATED GROWTH

Measure your leadership competencies against the proprietary Drake Leadership Success Profile (360).

Discover and enhance leadership strengths to achieve new levels of performance.

Create a personalized leader development plan through executive coaching.

Learn strategies that enhance your organizational performance through the development of a 3-year business plan.

Engage in an executive learning experience and partner with the elite delivery team of Drake facilitators, coaches and cross-industry expert panelists.

Join the Drake University Executive Education Outstanding Alumni Leaders.

Develop a greater awareness of your leadership style.

Unlock your visionary leadership capabilities.

Shape the future of your organization.

Learn to foster innovation and implement change.

Prepare yourself for senior responsibilities.

Connect with peers in a dynamic setting.

Design best-in-class strategic action plans.

Return with strategic action plans and leadership skills.

FEATURES BENEFITS

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Accelerate Your Leadership Readiness & Professional GrowthPROGRAM OVERVIEW

Leading Others leverages from the Drake University signature

learning experience: one that is transformative, empirical,

readied, and international. Encompassing nearly 100 hours of

orchestrated learning, the program is completed over a nine

month time period and is supported by a cross-industry cohort

across two key international business hubs: Dubai and London.

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THE FORMAT

The program combines a unique opportunity to maximize

learning and development while minimizing time away from

the office. Through a combination of executive coaching and

two highly interactive classroom weeks, you move through

the four program components (Leader Readiness, Leader

Development, Organization Performance, and Leadership

Sustainability) actually implementing as you learn.

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“The Leading Others program gave me a detailed, practical, and easy-to-understand roadmap to help me move from good to outstanding leadership, as well as tools and templates I can apply immediately to my leadership capabilities.”PATRICK HEASTONMANAGER GLOBAL CREDIT ADMINISTRATIONJOHN DEERE FINANCIAL

Real World Experience & ApplicationThrough the combination of Drake University faculty and experienced

practitioners, this program combines the best of theory and real-life

application in business.

A Tailored Leader Development PlanWith the help of the Drake Leadership Success Profile (360

Assessment) and your executive coach, you will develop your very

own leader development plan, a clearly defined action plan to assist

your individual leadership development.

A Cross Industry Expert Panel: The Dolphin Tank!A once-in-a lifetime opportunity to present your function-specific

business plan to a panel of renowned regional and international

executives.

Executive CoachingGain insights and direction in your professional growth and leadership

development thorough a combination of one-on-one and group

coaching sessions.

Business PlanBuild a three year business plan that will enhance your organizational

performance and create a competitive advantage.

THE LOCATIONS

As strategically positioned international business hubs, Dubai

and London are the ideal host cities for the Leading Others

international cohorts. Furthermore, the combined locations

allow for maximum exchange of (international) best practice

and networking among participants.

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WHY DRAKE EXECUTIVE EDUCATION?

WORLD CLASS LOYALTY

TOP

2%

50%INCREASE

Participants experienced 50 percent

increase in promotion rates and

70 percent in increased executive

responsibilities as a result of

engagement in the Leading Others

program.

Our Leading Others Program has

successfully achieved world-class

loyalty and satisfaction scores

from executive alumni surveys,

showcasing an increase in revenue

and team engagement.

“The Economist ranked Drake in the 98th

percentile for return on investment against

all American colleges and universities.”

Drake University is recognized as one of the finest

institutions of higher learning, recently identified by

Forbes as “the fastest-rising private university in the

United States in college rankings.”

Under the guidance of an experienced leadership team,

Drake University provides an exceptional learning

environment that prepares students for meaningful

personal lives, professional accomplishments, and

responsible global citizenship. In 2016–2017 alone, the

Drake student population included students from an

impressive array of more than 42 foreign countries.

This academic know-how and international culture are

also reflected in Drake University’s Executive Education

Center. Whether you are looking to grow your leaders’

specific skill sets or want to position your organization

for success in the global economy, Drake has an

executive education program to meet your objectives.

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Executive Delivery TeamEXECUTIVE FACULTY

DR MATTHEW MITCHELL International Business and Strategy, Drake University

DR JEFFREY KAPPENInternational Business and Management, Drake University

KAVILASH CHAWLAFounding Partner, Bâton Global

HESHAM EL-GAMALFounding Partner & CEO, Quest Mr. El-Gamal has over 30 years of business experience in diversified fields such as process engineering, sales, marketing, and business strategy. As a certified executive coach and facilitator, El-Gamal helps executive teams and individuals accelerate their professional growth through business simulations, customized leadership programs, and coaching based workshops. BSc, Cairo University; MBA, ESC Rennes. Professional Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation; President of the ICF Chapter, Egypt.

Professor Kappen has expertise in organizational management, global business, and sustainable development. Kappen directs Drake’s Principal Center for Global Citizenship and the Nelson Institute of International Affairs, and has worked and consulted extensively in international sales, marketing and logistics with Fortune 500 companies. He chairs the largest national chapter of the Academy of International Business. BA, Beloit College; MBA, University of Wisconsin; PhD in Management, University of Massachusetts.

Mr. Chawla is a seasoned international business executive, entrepreneur, and investor with 20-plus years of experience working with organizations on the development and execution of their growth and development strategies. As an international finance and strategy expert, Chawla has worked with global and regional organizations, with primary geographic expertise in the Middle East and Asia. Prior to establishing his own firms, he was in the Investment Banking Group with Deutsche Bank in London and with the United Nations in New York. BA, Drake University; Masters in International Affairs, Columbia University; MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Professor Mitchell’s research and teaching is focused on executive leadership development, risk management and international management. Professor Mitchell has lived and worked in more than 75 countries, consulting Fortune 500 companies and governments on global business strategy. He is Drake’s Madelyn Levitt Teacher of the Year, and is Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce. BA and MBA, Rollins College; PhD in International Business, University of South Carolina.

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Leader Readiness MONTHS 1-2Start Date - 14 April 2019

Complete the Drake Leadership Success Profile (360)

Identify current leadership challenges with personalized executive coaching sessions

Leader DevelopmentMONTHS 3-5 23 - 27 June 2019: 40 Classroom Hours (London, UK)

Identify your strengths and weaknesses through your Leadership Success Profile results

Create a personalized leader development plan

Learn practical tools to engage your team

Organization PerformanceMONTHS 6-822 - 26 September 2019: 40 Classroom Hours (Dubai, UAE)

Learn how to drive strategy and decision-making

Identify performance gaps and strategic opportunities

Create a three-year business plan for your function

Present your business plan to the Dolphin Tank

Leadership SustainabilityMONTH 9End Date - 12 December 2019: 12 Classroom Hours (Virtual & Dubai, UAE)

Understand your leadership gains through your re-assessment of the Leadership Success

Profile

Complete your leader development plan, charting your continued journey to outstanding

leadership

Evolve your three-year business plan to achieve greatest impact

Leadership Success ProfileMONTH 18 Retake (Optional)

Leadership development is an ongoing process. As part of the program, participants will

have the option to retake the Drake Leadership Success Profile within 18 months from the

program start date, thus allowing for continuous observation and growth.

Program Overview 9-MONTH PROGRAM 14 APRIL - 12 DECEMBER 2019

Additional Executive Coaching

For those who wish

to continue their

professional development

over and beyond the

duration of the program,

our executive coaches are

available for additional

coaching sessions.

Program Includes

Executive Delivery Team

&Individual & Group

Coaching Sessions

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“To say this is a

transformational

experience is an

understatement.

Between the

curriculum, the

unique Dolphin Tank

experience, and the

coaching, I feel truly

empowered!”NATALIYA BOYCHENKOAVP, HOLMES MURPHY

BETH NIGUTSVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES, EMC INSURANCE

“This was a truly world class

executive leadership experience! The

instructors and the curriculum have

given me a practical road map of how

to increase my effectiveness in my

organization. I also appreciated the

opportunity to network with a group

of highly talented peers across many

diverse industries.”

ENROLLMENT FEES

3 x 360 Performance reviews (inclusive of re-take)

Tuition

7 Executive coaching sessions

All educational materials

Breakfast, lunch and coffee breaks during classroom sessions

Travel

Accommodation

Drake EEC has secured preferential rates for the program

participants at both locations. Please contact us for more

information.

FEES DO NOT INCLUDE:

FEES INCLUDE:

STANDARD PRICING

US$ 18,500

Optional: Additional Executive CoachingUS$ 2,700 for 6 hours

EARLY BIRD

US$ 15,500(valid until 31st January 2019)

GROUP DISCOUNTS

GROUP OF 3 ATTENDEESUS$ 14,500 per person

GROUP OF 5 ATTENDEESUS$ 12,800 per person

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